Welcome to MUSC College of Nursing!
Congratulations on being accepted into the MUSC College of Nursing (CON). This is the first step on an exciting, rewarding journey, and we are thrilled to have you join our community.
Admitted Student Checklist
Undergraduate
Students are required to submit final transcripts if classes were still in progress at the time you were made an offer. Final transcripts must be submitted prior to the start of classes at MUSC and should include degree completion if applicable.
Please be aware that your registration will not be considered complete until the Office of Enrollment Management has received your final transcripts. If you are receiving financial aid, your check may be withheld until all transcripts are received.
If you have special circumstances that would make it difficult to have your transcripts submitted by the deadline, please contact the Office of Enrollment Management at 843-792-2536.
Please contact your colleges/universities and request that official transcripts be forwarded to:
Office of Enrollment Management
Medical University of South Carolina
45 Courtenay Drive, MSC 203
Charleston, SC 29425-2030
Official electronic transcripts should be sent to oesadmis@musc.edu.
Student Health Services
All MUSC students are required to submit documentation of immunity/immunization to vaccine-preventable conditions prior to beginning semester coursework on campus. Maintaining these high standards protects the safety of the students, staff, and patients. Forty-five days prior to classes, you should receive your MUSC NetID and password to use to access LifeNet. LifeNet provide you access to your Student Health Medical and Immunization Record. You will enter your immunization dates with supporting documents into LifeNet.
Immunization
Important: Immunization documents must be copies of original documentations.
- Immunization records from other schools are not acceptable unless the vaccine was administered at that school.
- Student health can provide orders for vaccines and titers. If your insurance does not over the cost, Student Health offers self-pay testing vouchers at a reduced price to have these drawn at any LabCorp location.
During enrollment in the College of Nursing (CON), students complete assignments that require computing skills. To be successful, students are encouraged to seek extra training on weaker computing skills before the start of the program.
Students interested in receiving federal financial aid should complete the FAFSA through the myStudentAid mobile app or at studentaid.ed.gov.
MUSC College of Nursing offers a variety of scholarships to assist with the financial burden of a nursing degree. Scholarship criteria varies based on merit and need. The primary goal of our scholarship program is to maximize available funds to reduce financial barriers for students enter the nursing workforce.
Application Deadlines
Fall - Mid June each year
Spring - Mid November each year
University Minimum Abilities for Eligibility
The following abilities are needed by all students in the university. While admission decisions do not take disabilities into consideration, nor are applicants invited to disclose a disability, all persons interested in entering a health profession education program should be aware of minimum abilities required for success.
College of Nursing Minimum Skills Eligibility
College of Nursing applicants and students should possess these abilities, or with the help of compensatory techniques and/or assistive devices, be able to demonstrate ability to become proficient. Students must be capable of successfully completing each required clinical rotation.
Graduate
Students are required to submit final transcripts if classes were still in progress at the time you were made an offer. Final transcripts must be submitted prior to the start of classes at MUSC and should include degree completion if applicable.
Please be aware that your registration will not be considered complete until the Office of Enrollment Management has received your final transcripts. If you are receiving financial aid, your check may be withheld until all transcripts are received.
If you have special circumstances that would make it difficult to have your transcripts submitted by the deadline, please contact the Office of Enrollment Management at 843-792-2536.
Please contact your colleges/universities and request that official transcripts be forwarded to:
Office of Enrollment Management
Medical University of South Carolina
45 Courtenay Drive, MSC 203
Charleston, SC 29425-2030
Official electronic transcripts should be sent to oesadmis@musc.edu.
MSN
DNP
- DNP 3 Year (Fall Start) (PDF)
- DNP 4 Year (Fall Start) (PDF)
- DNP 4 Year (Spring Start)
- MSN to DNP (Fall Start) (PDF)
- MSN to DNP (Spring Start) (PDF)
- Palliative Care DNP (Fall Start)
- Palliative Care DNP (Spring Start) (PDF)
Ph.D.
Psychiatric Mental Health
NetID Login Required
During enrollment in the College of Nursing (CON), students complete assignments that require computing skills. To be successful, students are encouraged to seek extra training on weaker computing skills before the start of the program.
Students interested in receiving federal financial aid should complete the FAFSA through the myStudentAid mobile app or at studentaid.ed.gov.
University Minimum Abilities for Eligibility
The following abilities are needed by all students in the university. While admission decisions do not take disabilities into consideration, nor are applicants invited to disclose a disability, all persons interested in entering a health profession education program should be aware of minimum abilities required for success.
College of Nursing Minimum Skills Eligibility
College of Nursing applicants and students should possess these abilities, or with the help of compensatory techniques and/or assistive devices, be able to demonstrate ability to become proficient. Students must be capable of successfully completing each required clinical rotation.
Review College of Nursing Eligibility
Student Services
The College of Nursing Office of Student Services provides comprehensive assistance to prospective and current students for various needs. We coordinate student recruitment, admission, orientation, progression, and graduation.
Office of Organizational Excellence & Engagement
On behalf of the Office of Organizational Excellence and Engagement, I welcome you to the Medical University of South Carolina. We are glad you are here, and we would like to assist you if you need accommodations due to a disability. The Medical University of South Carolina is committed to ensuring that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in university programs or activities due to his or her disability.
To make your time at the Medical University of South Carolina more successful, we have prepared the following list of suggestions.
- Visit the Office of Organizational Excellence and Engagement's ADA webpage.
- Review the Documentation Guidelines and FAQs.
- If you plan to request accommodations, complete the "Request for Accommodations Form."
- Contact your healthcare provider and begin collecting the appropriate medical documentation as outlined in the documentation guidelines.
- Have your provider complete the Medical Verification Form.
- Submit your documentation to the Office of Organizational Excellence and Engagement.
Once the Office of Organizational Excellence and Engagement has received all of your documentation, we will work in collaboration with your college to provide reasonable accommodations. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact the Office of Equity or your college's ADA Liaison listed below.
College of Nursing
Jessica Williams
Director of Student Services
843-792-3844
krasny@musc.edu
Stephanie T. Price, MA
Director of EEO and University Accessibility Services
Resources
Registration & Academic Calendar
You will be automatically pre-registered for all appropriate courses unless you are a College of Graduate Studies student. Stay in touch with your program’s coordinators if you have questions.
Registrar and Records, Office of Enrollment Management
Academic Charges
Tuition bills are available in the Student Life Portal approximately four weeks prior to the University start date. If you are a new student, you must activate your NetID to log in. Payment is due by the first day of class for each program.
Housing
Accepted students can access current listings of rentals, rooms for rent, and roommate listings, as well as other helpful resources, on our website. Incoming students can create a guest account to log in to the housing listings. Your acceptance will be verified prior to receiving access.
International Students
International programs and services assists students with immigration and visa matters, US tax preparation and forms, temporary housing, host family applications, and general assistance with questions regarding the Charleston area and living in the US.
Campus Virtual Tour
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